Continuous Improvement Specialist

Overview

For over 20 years, The Perfumery has been one of the leading providers of natural and organic essential oils across the globe. Located in New Albany, Indiana, our team has carefully cultivated relationships with local farms and distilleries from around the globe in over 40 countries. The Perfumery is committed to supplying the highest quality natural and organic products available on the market and is recognized as a leader in crafting and imagining the best essential oil blends available today.

We are well known as being the premier supplier to some of the largest brands in the world of natural fragrances, flavors, blends, single source oils, and organics.

The Continuous Improvement Specialist is a hands‑on, floor‑based role focused on improving efficiency, inventory accuracy, and quality within a production environment. This position works closely with the Production Manager and production team to identify issues, implement improvements, and sustain operational discipline using Lean principles.

The Continuous Improvement Specialist will play in an emphasized role in the following:

• Using Lean / Six Sigma methods to improve workflow, material flow, and production efficiency
• Serving as the escalation point for inventory issues (shortages, discrepancies, missing materials)
• Partnering with the Production Manager to support daily production execution and team leadership
• Creating, implementing, and maintaining a structured quality audit system within production
• Conducting quality audits, tracking findings, and driving corrective actions
• Identifying root causes of operational issues and overseeing the implement ion long‑term fixes
• Supporting standard work, processing documentation, and continuous improvement efforts

• Lean / Six Sigma experience (certification a plus, not required)
• 3+ years in manufacturing, production, or operations
• Required experience using an ERP or inventory management system to track materials, production, or inventory discrepancies
• Strong understanding of inventory flow and production processes
• Comfortable leading and supporting teams in a hands‑on, floor‑based role with at least 1 year of management experience in manufacturing
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills

At the Perfumery, we think a lot of our employees, which is why we are committed to giving so much back in return to them. We strive to maintain a culture that encourages a strong work/life balance which in turn promotes our comfortable work environment and focus on wellness. In addition to this, you can expect:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits to help keep you and/or your family healthy
• A 401k Plan to help you build your nest egg
• The rare opportunity to work as a leader in an industry that is growing fast and in a company that is growing even faster